Taylor Swift's New Original Song for Toy Story 5: 'I Knew It, I Knew You
Taylor Swift has recorded a new original song for Toy Story 5, titled “I Knew It, I Knew You,” which will be released this Friday, June 5, ahead of the film's June 19 release. Disney has teased the song as a return to the country music genre for Swift, blending styles that have defined her career as a songwriter and artist. The song is inspired by the character Jessie's journey in Toy Story 5 and has a deep connection to the film, according to writer-director Andrew Stanton.
Swift was inspired to write the song after watching an early screening of the upcoming Jessie-centric movie. She expressed her excitement about writing for the beloved Toy Story characters, having been a fan since the first movie. The collaboration with Pixar was a dream come true for Swift, who wrote the song immediately after seeing the film. Fans became suspicious of the collaboration after spotting mysterious billboards featuring Swift's initials and a countdown leading to a big announcement.
The song, co-written and co-produced by Swift and Jack Antonoff, marks a collaboration between the two longtime collaborators. Swift's last work with Antonoff was on her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department. Toy Story 5 is set to release in theaters nationwide on June 19, bringing back the beloved characters and introducing new adventures for fans to enjoy.